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edhd58 · 09-08-2019, 07:05 PM

my 42 Fordor still has the G 226 in it. It has a bad distributor, the connector to the points springs is broken, yes it can be fixed. I am debating on going to Petronix ignition. has anyone used one of these on a six cylinder?

tubman · 09-08-2019, 07:52 PM

6 volt or 12 volt? The 12 volt units are pretty good, but the 6 volt units are suspect. Are you planning on keeping the stock generator charging system? If so, be aware that voltage spikes they produce can wipe out a Pertonix unit in a heart beat. Better you should plan on changing a set of points every 20,000 miles.

34PKUP · 09-08-2019, 08:08 PM

Whether you have 12 volts or 6 volts is meaningless until you find out if there is indeed a conversion available for your flathead 6 cylinder engine.

BUBBAS IGNITION · 09-08-2019, 08:12 PM

iS IT THE CRAB STYLE ???

edhd58 · 09-08-2019, 09:25 PM

it is the crab style distributor, 12v with a Delco style one wire alternator. There is a 12v Petronix for this according to the Ebay ad.

https://www.ebay.com/itm/Pertronix-I...ss!40142!US!-1

BUBBAS IGNITION · 09-09-2019, 05:32 AM

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Quote:

Originally Posted by edhd58

it is the crab style distributor, 12v with a Delco style one wire alternator. There is a 12v Petronix for this according to the Ebay ad.

https://www.ebay.com/itm/Pertronix-I...ss!40142!US!-1

Should work fine , they have that one down pretty good. I would use a Bosch 00012 coil ..........

09-08-2019, 07:05 PM	#1
edhd58 Senior Member Join Date: Jul 2014 Location: Guston,ky Posts: 653	226 G, anyone used a Petronixs on one? my 42 Fordor still has the G 226 in it. It has a bad distributor, the connector to the points springs is broken, yes it can be fixed. I am debating on going to Petronix ignition. has anyone used one of these on a six cylinder?

09-08-2019, 07:52 PM	#2
tubman Senior Member Join Date: Dec 2013 Location: Minnesota, Florida Keys Posts: 10,304	Re: 226 G, anyone used a Petronixs on one? 6 volt or 12 volt? The 12 volt units are pretty good, but the 6 volt units are suspect. Are you planning on keeping the stock generator charging system? If so, be aware that voltage spikes they produce can wipe out a Pertonix unit in a heart beat. Better you should plan on changing a set of points every 20,000 miles.

09-08-2019, 08:08 PM	#3
34PKUP Senior Member Join Date: Feb 2011 Posts: 794	Re: 226 G, anyone used a Petronixs on one? Whether you have 12 volts or 6 volts is meaningless until you find out if there is indeed a conversion available for your flathead 6 cylinder engine.

09-08-2019, 08:12 PM	#4
BUBBAS IGNITION Senior Member Join Date: May 2010 Location: SPEEDWAY INDIANA Posts: 4,148	Re: 226 G, anyone used a Petronixs on one? iS IT THE CRAB STYLE ??? __________________ If it Makes Spark, we do it !!!! www.bubbasignition.com [email protected]

09-08-2019, 09:25 PM	#5
edhd58 Senior Member Join Date: Jul 2014 Location: Guston,ky Posts: 653	Re: 226 G, anyone used a Petronixs on one? it is the crab style distributor, 12v with a Delco style one wire alternator. There is a 12v Petronix for this according to the Ebay ad. https://www.ebay.com/itm/Pertronix-I...ss!40142!US!-1